How Do I Become Eligible for Student Loans?

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Article Title: How Do I Become Eligible for Student Loans?
Author: Court Tuttle
Category: Loans, Personal Finance, Financial Planning
Word Count: 421
Keywords: student loans, private student loans, college loans
Author's Email Address: resources@courtneytuttle.com
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So it is that time of year when you owe your school money and there are steps to help find out the best loan for you. Really you have to find what is best for your financial situation that you can afford at this time in your life. I am going to give you a few tips that will help you out.

First go after scholarships and grants that you can get your fingers on because obviously they don't have to be returned. It is like having a really nice allowance from a rich uncle named Sam. Do your due diligence to find information at any media location or financial aid office to know what options you have with scholarships.

Second take a look at student loans that are low in interest rates and have a variety of repayment options for you to pay back. Make sure to fill out the FAFSA even if you think that your financial situation is too good for them to give you any funds for your college experience.

There are several requirements that you need to fulfill if you want a loan, whether private or federal. It is better to look at federal loans first because they tend to be lower rates and more flexible with repayments.

Some standards for financial loans include having satisfactory academic progress that appeals to secondary school guidelines. You need to have a high school diploma or a GED of some kind to be considered for a federal loan. You have to be registered for selective service if you are a male between 18 and 25 so make sure you have that taken care of.

Make sure that you are going to a school where you are getting a certified degree by the United States Government and make sure financial aid is an option at the school that you attend. Always the way to get a Federal loan is if you have filled out a FAFSA or a Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Citizenship in the United States is also mandatory and this can be proven by you having a valid social security number to verify you are legal. You also need to make sure that you are not in default with any student loans and that you have completely paid back any due refund on a federal student grant. If you can show you fulfill these requirements then you are well on your way to getting financial help through a federal student loan.

Court helps people to learn about consolidating private student loans. You can read more of his work by visiting: http://whalehookloans.com.

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